Boy · #829 in 2026

Castiel

Name: Popularity of the name Castiel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Castiel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#829

Peak Rank

#724 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-2%

2013

First Year

2020

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#12873

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Castiel

Castiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 336 Castiels were born — ranking #724 that year. As of 2026, Castiel ranks #829 for baby boys with 300 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 4K Castiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Castiel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Castiel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Castile
Casteel
Castille
Coastal
Castel
Castillo
Costal
Castell
Kostal
Kastel
Kestel
Kostel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Castiel

What does the name Castiel mean?

Castiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Castiel in 2026?

In 2026, Castiel ranks #829 among boys' names in the U.S., with 300 babies given the name that year.

When was Castiel most popular?

Castiel reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #724 that year with 336 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Castiel most popular?

Castiel has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Castiel.

Is Castiel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Castiel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Castiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Castiel include Loran, Arne, Durrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Castiel

Castiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Castiel's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #724. Use the chart and map above to compare Castiel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.